Preparing a car winter emergency kit is one of the best things you can do to ensure safer rides this cold season. To learn how to stock your kit, continue reading this post by Cappy's Premium Lubricants in Yemassee.

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The coldest season of the year is approaching! Thus, it's time to prepare a car winter emergency kit. Doing so is essential to face the dangers associated with winter driving. For instance, you could get caught in a winter storm on the road. Likewise, your car could break down due to cold temperatures or get stuck in the snow. Given such risks, you can't overlook the importance of having a winter emergency kit. Keep reading this post to find out what items to carry in your car.

First, Get Your Car Ready for Winter

Preparing your vehicle for winter is a good idea before setting up a car winter emergency kit. After all, low temperatures are not very friendly to your car's mechanical systems. Hence, it would be best to inspect the following:

• Verify your antifreeze mixture to see if it's adequate for winter.
• Check your tires' air pressure and tread depth to ensure good traction on icy winter roads. Better yet, consider replacing your all-season tires with a winter set.
• Ensure that the battery terminals are clean and tight. Also, measure its voltage to ensure your car has enough electrical current.
• Replace your summer wipers with a winter set. Doing so will make a big difference in clearing slush and snow from your windshield.

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How to Put Together a Car Winter Emergency Kit

After inspecting and preparing your car, it's time to assemble the kit. To do this, get a waterproof and fireproof container where you can store everything. Then, review the user instructions for each item you add. Finally, write down or mark on your cell phone calendar the expiration date of each product. Doing all this will help you to better use and maintain your kit. Here are the essential elements it should contain:

Survival Supplies

• The first things you should pack in your kit are essentials to keep you warm. Things like wool blankets, gloves, socks, and hats will keep you warm if your battery breaks down and you get stranded with no heater.
• If you break down on the road, you'll be glad to have water and non-perishable food in your kit. Getting help during winter can take several hours due to harsh weather. So, having food on hand can make your wait more bearable. Moreover, having high-calorie foods such as peanut butter or granola bars will provide warmth to your body.
• Another must-have in your car is a first aid kit. It should include medication and equipment to treat minor ailments or injuries.

Equipment for the Vehicle

• Since low temperatures take their toll on battery performance, having quality jumper cables is vital. For one thing, you can get traditional jumper cables at least 20 feet long. Or better yet, you can invest in a portable jumper system to jump-start your battery without relying on another vehicle.
• Packing an extendable shovel in your kit can get you out of trouble if your vehicle ever gets stuck in the snow.
• Icy pavements and snowy roads may reduce your tire's traction. Thus, it pays to include traction devices in your kit. Things like sand ladders, snow chains, and sand tubes can help you get a grip on challenging roads.
• Finally, don't forget to pack a rechargeable LED handheld flashlight in your kit. This element will help if you need to install snow chains at night or start your battery in the middle of a foggy road. In short, having a good flashlight will help you overcome any setback under low visibility conditions.

Keeping a car winter emergency kit is vital to ensure safer rides this season. Another way to stay safe behind the wheel is to keep on top of your engine's lubrication. If it's time to give your car the most reliable synthetic oil change in Yemassee, call Cappy's Premium Lubricants at (843) 368-2844. Don't forget to visit their online store to browse the entire AMSOIL catalog.